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Side Table Makeover in Country Chic Paint Forever Green

Thank you to Country Chic Paint for providing the paint used in this project.  The project, post and opinions are all my own.  Also, this post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you purchase through them. To read my full disclosure policy, please click here.

In 2009 my husband and I moved from a small condo to a much larger home.  We had a lot more space to fill and hardly any furniture.  Recognizing that we looked like squatters in our new home, my mom gave us an old side table that used to be my grandma’s.  It wasn’t exactly the style we were going for, but we were grateful to have something that we didn’t have to buy or assemble.  Plus, the sentimental value of it having been my grandma’s was priceless.  A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers. Fast forward to the summer of 2010. I decided to paint this little guy a beautiful shade of red. (My husband contends the color was pink, but I think he’s color blind.) Anyway, I had a brand new baby, was completely sleep deprived, and had NO idea what I was doing. (This was pre-Pinterest, people!) So I opened a can of latex paint and slathered it on. No prep work, no sealing, no nothing. Let’s just say it was the worst.paint.job.ever. And the paint peeled off all over. And, embarrassingly, I kept it like that for FIVE years. A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
OMG, I cringe just thinking of it. So yeah, anyway, I seriously had to repaint this little eyesore, er side table. I decided to go in a different direction and try one of Country Chic Paint’s limited edition colors, Forever Green, and go for it. At first it looked like Christmas gone wrong. Not gonna lie, I definitely had a minor freak out. A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
But I powered through my doubts and gave the entire table two coats of Forever Green, and accented the little decorative detailing on the front with some Rub ‘N Buff. A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
And of course, I properly sealed it this time. I used my tried and true S.C. Johnson Paste Wax and let it cure outside, due to the strong smell. Once I brought it back in, I kicked myself for waiting so long to repaint it! A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
It looks twelve million times better. Oh, and look at this other FUN detail I added. . . A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
Super cute paper lined drawer and drawer sides. Love it! A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
The pulls from Anthropologie are too adorable, too. Pinch me. A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
All in all, I think I redeemed myself from my horrible red makeover circa 2010. Thank goodness. A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.What do you think?  Are you digging the green?
– Bre

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  1. I like the green… such a versatile little piece!! I love the drawer pulls as well. I’m always amazed by what a big difference a bit of paint and hardware can make. Fun:)

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    • Thank you very much, Seana! Paint and hardware can really be the saving grace of a piece! It’s the honest truth. Thanks for your note. Hope you are well!

    • Thanks, friend! 🙂 I’ll admit I was nervous about the green, but I like it now! It’s different, which is good! Have a great night!

  3. Incredible how much a coat of paint can change an object! The paper lined drawer was such a cute surprise, and I love that the little knobs have a similar pattern to the paper lining! So cute and inspirational

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    • Thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind note and that you took the time to stop by today. Thanks so much and have a great rest of your evening!

    • Hey girl, thank you! Oh my gosh, version 3.0 is really and truly such an amazing improvement. I cannot believe I lived with that terrible red one for so long! Hope you are having a great weekend!

  5. Thank you, Bre…the redo of your table inspired me to redo an ugly little chest at my house! I’ll let you know how it turned out once it’s finished.
    Lori Salinsky (your mom’s “work wife)

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    • Hi, Lori! YAY!!! You can totally do it and it will be awesome! I’m super excited for you. If you have any questions or need any help – let me know! You can get me through my mom or feel free to email me ([email protected]). That would be the perfect “before school starts again” project!

    • Hi, Emily – thank you so much!! And seriously, can you even imagine life without Pinterest now? I really would not know how to do anything at all. Hahaha. My life is so dependent on it! Thanks for your sweet note. Hope you’re having a great weekend and staying cool. The Midwest is HOT this weekend!

  7. Love the color and the drawers. How did you attach the paper, is it wallpaper or paper and modge podge seal? Did you seal the paper with anything? Thanks. I want to try this!

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    • Hi! Thank you so much! This is actually thick wrapping paper inside the drawers. I used Mod Podge to attach it (and seal it), but spray adhesive would also work! Definitely give it a try; it adds such a fun pop of color to any drawer! Thanks for stopping by!

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